Our favorite recipe for homemade soft and chewyOatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookiesis made with butter, old-fashioned rolled oats, and lots of chocolate chips! Such an easy cookie with a classic traditional oatmeal-chocolate taste.

I love a chewy oatmeal cookie that isstuffed with chocolate chips.This is my go-to oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe that I’ve been making for years and years. It’s a standard in our house, and I can’t wait for you to start making it in your home, too.

It’sa classic cookie recipethat you can make all year long. My kids often request this recipe and I like to surprise them with a batch after school or while friends are over playing. There’s just something magical about warm cookies on the counter!

Why You’ll Love These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Comfort: These cookies combine the comforting taste of oatmeal with the indulgent flavor of chocolate chips for a perfect treat.
Soft and Chewy: The texture is a delightful balance of soft, chewy oats and rich, melty chocolate.
Easy to Make: The recipe is simple and straightforward, perfect for both novice bakers and pros.Such an easy cookie recipefor last minute baking sessions!

🍪 I know it sounds old-fashioned, but one of my favorite things about being a mom is making cookies for my kids’ after-school snack —classic oatmeal cookiesare always a winner!

Recipe Ingredients

Butter
Brown Sugar
Egg
Vanilla
Flour
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Salt
Old-Fashioned or Instant Oats
Chocolate Chips

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Cookies

Step 1:Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet.

Step 2:Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla.

Step 3:Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 4:Use a cookie scoop to drop cookies onto baking sheet. Bake until edges are brown and center is set. Move to a wire cooling rack to cool.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use old fashioned oats instead of quick oats? And vice-versa?

Both are whole grain oats that have been flattened with large rollers, but quick-cooking oats are cut into smaller pieces. As a result, quick-cooking oats cook faster, and they offer a more delicate texture to cookies and other desserts. If you want a heartier texture, use old-fashioned oats. If you like the less chewy texture, go for the quick oats.

Can I substitute the chocolate chips with other ingredients?

Yes, you can easily replace the chocolate chips with raisins, dried cranberries, or nuts like walnuts or pecans for a different twist. Or use a different type of chocolate chip like white or dark chocolate.

Can I freeze these oatmeal cookies?

Yes! The baked cookies freeze beautifully and you can also freeze the scooped dough and save them to bake another day. Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe bag and bake as needed, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.

Expert Tips

Gluten Free:You can make these cookies gluten free byusing gluten free flour and certified gluten free oats.
Freezer Cookies:You can double the batch and freeze half!The baked cookies freeze beautifully and you can also freeze the scooped dough and save them to bake another day. Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer-safe bag and bake as needed, adding an extra minute or two to the baking time.
Sweet & Salty:For a sweet and salty contrast, sprinkle a bit of flaky sea salt on top of the cookies just before baking.
Chocolate Chip Choices:Use whatever chocolate chips you like or have on hand.You can use dark, semi-sweet, milk, mini, or even something like a mint chocolate chip if you like. The choice is yours. I like half milk and half semi-sweet in this recipe.

Favorite Oatmeal Cookie Recipes for Snacks

I do make a lot ofoatmeal cookies, but I try to mix it up a little by using different recipes, all of which create yummy cookies that disappear! Here are some of my kid-friendly faves.

ThisEasy Oatmeal Cookie Recipeturns out perfectly every time! No raisins or chocolate, just simple butter and oatmeal cookies that you can add (or not) what you like to!
A twist on classic oatmeal cookies, thesepeanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal cookieswill appease any sweet tooth. These cookies are soft, chewy, and full of chocolatey goodness in every bite!
These classic andAmazing Oatmeal Raisin Cookiesfeature ultra-plump raisins, two types of oats, chopped pecans, and the perfect blend of sweetness and warm spices.